Ruby Applin Obituary

Family-Placed Obituary

Wife of Lester Applin, Mother, Sister, Sister-in-Law, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Aunt, Godmother, Cousin and special friend of Ronald Applin (deceased); Margaret Patterson; Hazel Walker; Bernice Applin; Alice Applin; Beautine Applin; Ronald Applin II; Myron Applin (Sherrill); Annette Applin; Regina Roberts (Vernon Holman); Olivia Hester (Charles); Lynnette Campbell (Stanley); Edward and Erienne Roberts (& their father Tom Roberts); Clarence Reed; Adrienne Pitts (Michael), Lynn Davis (Gerald); Joannie Edmundson (Ed) Moida Howard; Mattie Watkins...went to sleep on Thursday, December 27, 2007. She will be remembered in story, song and celebration of life on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 12 noon at Upshaw A.M. E. Church, 256 Shoop Avenue, Dayton Ohio. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Mary Scott Nursing Center, 3109 Campus Drive Dayton Ohio 45406. Services respectfully rendered by H.H. Roberts. APPLIN, Ruby

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 31, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Applin

7 Entries

Rachel Stratton

January 4, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to the family. Ruby was a sweet and wonderful friend and "grandma."

The Stratton family/Dayton, OH; Parkesburg, PA

Martha Henry-Croom

January 3, 2008

Family of Ruby Applin:
My condolences to you. May God bless and comfort you at this time.

Ludie/Wm. Patterson's niece,
Martha L. Henry-Croom

Shirelle Applin

January 2, 2008

Grandma Ruby I will truly miss your laugh. Thank you for making me feel part of the family. I will never forget your kindness.

December 31, 2007

Ashan'ti and Marissa APPLIN ARE SISTER there father is Paul Applin which is the son of James Applin James Applin is the son of Kenneth APPLIN WHICH IS THE BROTHER OF Lester Applin

Marissa Applin

December 31, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ashan'ti Applin

December 31, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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